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Triadenum virginicum

Virginia marsh-St. John's-wort (Hypericum virginicum)

Virginia marsh-St. John's-wort is a wetland perennial with great contrast, featuring pink flowers with green-blue foliage. It is often found in boggy soils and along wetland edges. This species attracts native pollinators and provides cover for wetland creatures.


Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 6-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
Massing
Meadow garden
Rain Garden
Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Orange to Brown Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust